Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), Chiniot Campus, organized a seminar titled “Respect, Protect and Empower: Building a Harassment-Free Campus” to raise awareness about prevention of harassment and promote a safe, respectful and inclusive educational environment. Vice Chancellor GCUF Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam and District Police Officer Chiniot Dr. Naveed Atif attended the seminar as chief guests.

Campus Director Dr. Falak Sher briefed the participants about academic and co-curricular activities at the campus and said that GCUF had zero tolerance for harassment. He stressed the importance of collective efforts to ensure a safe and conducive environment for students and staff.

Addressing the seminar, Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam said educational institutions had a vital role in shaping society in the right direction by producing competent, responsible and productive graduates. He said universities served as laboratories for building a model society and stressed the need to provide equal opportunities to men and women.

DPO Chiniot Dr. Naveed Atif said the police took harassment cases seriously and ensured strict implementation of the law. He said an Anti-Harassment Cell had been established at District Police Chiniot to facilitate the prevention and redressal of harassment-related issues faced by men and women.

On the occasion, Sub-Inspector Shumaila Shahzadi In-Charge of the Anti-Women Harassment and Violence gave students a detailed briefing on the mechanism for reporting harassment, available support and the role of the police in addressing such complaints.